I’m sure the people watching on Sky were switching to the History Channel

Hull manager Steve Bruce

Quinn’s goal, though, was UK Gold. But it was Bruce who paved the way when he sent on substitutes Robert Koren and Jay Simpson to pep up his side.

“We put attacking players on to win. I didn’t expect it in 40 seconds, but then they’re quality players,” said Bruce, who had asked his team for six wins from their final 10 games in a push for automatic promotion.

Burnley have now won only one of their last nine games.

The 10,450 crowd was their lowest in four years for a league game, an indication that their supporters have given up on this season.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche said: “There is a big expectation of being in the top six. There is too much fear in the group.”